Hello, my name is Stephen (Steve). I grew up in Miami, Florida but left when I was 17 years old and joined the Army. I retired after a 20 year career and still work for the Department of the Army as a civilian. I flew scout/attack helicopters for the bulk of my career and continued that for 18 years after as a civilian. I moved to a contracting job with the Army 18 months ago, as I was looking to do something else and still remain in the aviation arena. I don't really see myself as a black sheep, but I got a new lease on life after getting out of a 15 year marriage where I was genuinely unhappy, met a woman that I adore, and finally starting experiencing true happiness. I have never been in great shape, good enough, but never exactly where I wanted to be. I started researching, reading, and watching everything wellness. Sifted through the BS and have been on a mission to be the best version of myself that I can be. My season of life is husband, father to 4 (38, 36, 34 & 34), grandfather to two (10, 1, with one on the way), and an exit plan of the hustle and bustle of work life in a short 4 years. My wife and I travel overseas once a year and explore all kinds of history. I realized that I have faith, but never truly connected with God. I started reading the bible cover to cover with the Bible app this year and am hoping to get a better understanding of where my faith lives and how I want to approach my relationship with God. That's it for now. I look forward to conversing with like minded people. Steve